JOURNAL ARTICLE

All That Jazz (1979).

  • Published In: Sight & Sound, 2023, v. 33, n. 8. P. 114 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McGill, Hannah 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the final sequence of Bob Fosse's 1979 autobiographical musical drama *All That Jazz*, highlighting its portrayal of the protagonist's fantasy vision of death. This closing scene, featuring key figures from Fosse's life and collaborators, blends theatrical spectacle with unsettling self-examination, culminating in the character being zipped into a body bag. The film reflects Fosse's complex relationship with his art, his personal struggles, and his legacy as a choreographer and filmmaker. The performance of Roy Scheider as Joe Gideon and Ben Vereen's musical presence are noted for their emotional intensity and symbolic resonance within the sequence.

Additional Information

  • Source:Sight & Sound. 2023/10, Vol. 33, Issue 8, p114
  • Document Type:Film/TV Criticism and Review
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0037-4806
  • Accession Number:171871527

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